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Orchid Cancer Appeal

Also known as: Orchid

Every year over 58,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate, testicular or penile cancer in the UK. Orchid Cancer Appeal supports anyone affected by or interested in male specific cancers through a range of support services led by Male Cancer Information Nurse Specialists, awareness campaigns such as the Orchid Male Cancer Awareness Week, education and training programmes and world class research.

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Activities & Mission

Every year over 58,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate, testicular or penile cancer in the UK. Orchid Cancer Appeal supports anyone affected by or interested in male specific cancers through a range of support services led by Male Cancer Information Nurse Specialists, awareness campaigns such as the Orchid Male Cancer Awareness Week, education and training programmes and world class research.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£767,210
Latest Expenditure
£1,047,335

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 110.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 86% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1354). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 81.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 23% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 21.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 16% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £624,545
Charitable Activities £140,344
Other Trading £419
Investments £1,902
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £850,576
Raising Funds £196,759
Governance £30,634
Grants to Institutions £205,428
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£767,210
£1,047,335£850,576£357,014£94,7177 / 110
2023
£730,024
£634,721£471,272£637,139£176,7937 / 100
2022
£841,808
£740,252£554,821£541,836£212,0007 / 102
2021
£530,278
£673,004£487,921£440,280£150,8867 / 70
2020
£401,181
£756,5770 / 120

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Orchid Cancer Appeal

What does Orchid Cancer Appeal do?

Every year over 58,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate, testicular or penile cancer in the UK. Orchid Cancer Appeal supports anyone affected by or interested in male specific cancers through a range of support services led by Male Cancer Information Nurse Specialists, awareness campaigns such as the Orchid Male Cancer Awareness Week, education and training programmes and world class research.

How much income did Orchid Cancer Appeal report in 2024?

Orchid Cancer Appeal reported total income of £767k and reported expenditure of £1.05m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Orchid Cancer Appeal?

Orchid Cancer Appeal has a program ratio of 110.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 86% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1354 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Orchid Cancer Appeal registered as a charity?

Orchid Cancer Appeal was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 May 2000 as charity number 1080540. It has been registered for 26 years.

Who runs Orchid Cancer Appeal?

Orchid Cancer Appeal is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Orchid Cancer Appeal operate?

Orchid Cancer Appeal operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Orchid Cancer Appeal a registered charity?

Yes — Orchid Cancer Appeal is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1080540.

Details

Address
60 Gray's Inn Road
London
WC1X8AQ
Registration Date
3 May 2000
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3971352
Charity Number
1080540

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Trustees

DAVID BADENOCH
Jeremy Shedden
WARREN COHEN

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Orchid

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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